I recently picked up a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Tesla Model S (part 1 and part 2 of that story), and in the first month, drove it across the US, gave the Supercharging network a serious workout, and have already converted a few new EV enthusiasts along the way. Unfortunately, in … [continued]
Driving the LEAF has been such a different kind of driving experience for me. The LEAF has lit my imagination. I recently thought up 10 uses for a silent Nissan LEAF, with more to come. The LEAF, like every all-electric vehicle, makes almost no sound (beyond the quiet beeping sounds when backing … [continued]
By Jeff Cohen, Georgia EVentures, LLC “You bought a brand new Tesla Model S just to rent it out to people you don’t even know?” I get that question asked all the time when I tell them that I purchased my 2015 Tesla Model S new so I could rent … [continued]
I started a list of how life has changed since driving an all-electric car — the list grows longer by the day. To begin: 1. Every time I plug-in, I breathe in well-being. The clean, odorless connection to my car triggers my shoulders to drop. I relax as the memories of … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession I recently purchased a Tesla Model S and one of the only things I have had an issue with is the door handles not triggering the door to open every time. With handles that don’t mechanically open the door, they are essentially just sensors that … [continued]
One of the key barriers to most mainstream electric vehicles (EVs) today is their limited range, and with public charging speeds — even using “DC fast charging” — still taking quite a bit longer than a quick stop at the gas station, medium- and long-distance trips can be cumbersome. Unfortunately, most … [continued]
One thing I notice when passersby express interest in how long it takes me to charge the Nissan LEAF is that I don’t count minutes — even hours. I don’t pay attention to my clock when charging during a typical week. I stay active. I charge while I am going to … [continued]
Over the holidays, I purchased a Certified Pre Owned (CPO) Tesla Model S… from the other side of the country. Check out part one and part two of the purchase story as well as the summary of my early learnings from the first day of owning the car… in which, I … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. First, let me note that I’m not anti-PHEVs. I think plug-in hybrids serve a fine place in the market today. For people who only have one car, who take long-distance trips in cars fairly regularly, or who just have insane commutes (LA, Atlanta, Houston, Orlando residents, I’m … [continued]
In part one of this series, I wrote about how I decided to buy a Tesla in Ohio, which didn’t seem like the most logical decision for a guy living in California (2,300 miles away). This second post continues the adventure, as many of the learnings speak to the overall Tesla … [continued]
